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October 19, 2024
Lula
Cape Town
FULL TIME
Senior Database Administrator
Job title: Senior Database Administrator
Reporting to: Head of Data Engineering
Location: Cape Town
ALL STAFF APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE WITH DUE CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPANY'S EE TARGETS
WHAT WE DO
Lula is an innovative and human-focused Fin Tech company on a mission to help small businesses optimise their cash flow. Our purpose is to help SMEs manage their businesses better, faster, and more simply, so they can spend more time doing what they love.
If you're looking for a new place to call ‘home' that believes in the potential of the broader SME landscape in South Africa and a place where you'll work with awesome people - then Lula's the place for you!
We're making business banking fast, human, Lula!
OUR VALUES
Collaborative - we're a clan and work together as a team, always towards a common goal
Committed - we're accountable and follow through no matter the challenge
Curious - we look for better ways to do things and make a positive difference
Connected - we stay close to, learn from and look to understand each other and our customers
Compassionate - we go out of our way to care about our colleagues, our customers and our community
OVERALL PURPOSE
As a Senior Database Administrator, you will be responsible for the performance, integrity, and security of our Azure-based databases. You will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining database systems while collaborating with development and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and functionality.
Responsibilities will include (but is not limited to):
Reporting to: Head of Data Engineering
Location: Cape Town
ALL STAFF APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE WITH DUE CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPANY'S EE TARGETS
WHAT WE DO
Lula is an innovative and human-focused Fin Tech company on a mission to help small businesses optimise their cash flow. Our purpose is to help SMEs manage their businesses better, faster, and more simply, so they can spend more time doing what they love.
If you're looking for a new place to call ‘home' that believes in the potential of the broader SME landscape in South Africa and a place where you'll work with awesome people - then Lula's the place for you!
We're making business banking fast, human, Lula!
OUR VALUES
Collaborative - we're a clan and work together as a team, always towards a common goal
Committed - we're accountable and follow through no matter the challenge
Curious - we look for better ways to do things and make a positive difference
Connected - we stay close to, learn from and look to understand each other and our customers
Compassionate - we go out of our way to care about our colleagues, our customers and our community
OVERALL PURPOSE
As a Senior Database Administrator, you will be responsible for the performance, integrity, and security of our Azure-based databases. You will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining database systems while collaborating with development and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and functionality.
Responsibilities will include (but is not limited to):
- Database Management: Design, install, configure, and maintain Azure SQL databases and other database services.
- Performance Monitoring: Monitor database performance and optimize query execution, indexing, and storage configurations to ensure optimal operation.
- Security Management: Implement and maintain security measures to safeguard data against unauthorized access and breaches.
- Backup and Recovery: Develop and manage backup and recovery strategies, ensuring data integrity and availability.
- Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve database-related issues and performance bottlenecks efficiently.
- Collaboration: Work closely with application developers, data analysts, and system architects to support data needs and promote best practices.
- Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of database configurations, processes, and changes.
- Upgrades and Migrations: Plan and execute database upgrades and migrations with minimal downtime and impact on users.
- Automation: Develop and implement automation scripts for routine database maintenance tasks.
- Clear and concise communication and documentation skills
- Process orientated with experience in Agile
- Team-player with a desire to collaborate
- Critical thinking skills
- Focused on high quality output
- Self-starter
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
- 6+ years experience as a Database Administrator or in a similar role
- Experience in Azure cloud environment preferred
- Proficiency in T-SQL and database scripting.
- Relational DB experience, preferably MSSQL & Postgres
- Knowledge of database security practices and compliance requirements.
- Familiarity with database performance tuning and optimization techniques.
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